One Minute to Midnight
Un peu avant minuit
Synopsis
As he is about to separate from his partner, with whom he lives in Eastern France, 49-year-old Léo learns of the death of his biological father whom he never knew. Before traveling to Italy to deal with the inheritance, he spends a few days in Paris to take stock of his life. Between conversations with his activist daughter and encounters with ghosts from his past, he begins to question his very existence, and, above all, his relationships with women.
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Melvil Poupaud
Léo
Chiara Mastroianni
Giulia
Golshifteh Farahani
Tina
Léonie Simaga
Éléonore
Clara Pacini
Emma
Micha Lescot
François
Anaïs Demoustier
Armelle
Nicolas Chupin
Christophe
Nicolas Pariser
Gustave
Sam Chemoul
Sébastien
Lucie Gallo
Hélène
Thibault Vinçon
Alexandre
Sébastien Chassagne
Marc
Ludmilla von Claer
Lola
Claude Mathieu
Claire (voix)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Pariser
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Pariser
- Original Score
- Benjamin Esdraffo
- Original Title
- Un peu avant minuit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Dimanche soir, Bizibi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Pariser
Nicolas Pariser
Benjamin Esdraffo
Julia Mingo
Christel Dewynter
Emmanuel Agneray, Audrey Guatelli
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Pariser
Director
Nicolas Pariser
Screenplay
Julia Mingo
Director of Photography
Benjamin Esdraffo
Original Music Composer
Emmanuel Agneray
Producer
Audrey Guatelli
Producer
Christel Dewynter
Editor
Teresa Hurtado Escobar
Production Design
Nathalie Raoul
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Minute to Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Minute to Midnight about?
As he is about to separate from his partner, with whom he lives in Eastern France, 49-year-old Léo learns of the death of his biological father whom he never knew. Before traveling to Italy to deal with the inheritance, he spends a few days in Paris to take stock of his life. Between conversations with his activist daughter and encounters with ghosts from his past, he begins to question his very existence, and, above all, his relationships with women.
Who directed One Minute to Midnight?
One Minute to Midnight was directed by Nicolas Pariser.
Who stars in One Minute to Midnight?
The principal cast of One Minute to Midnight includes Melvil Poupaud, Chiara Mastroianni, Golshifteh Farahani, Léonie Simaga, Clara Pacini.
When was One Minute to Midnight released and how long is it?
One Minute to Midnight was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for One Minute to Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Minute to Midnight was composed by Benjamin Esdraffo.